Advice and suggestions for organizing your dog airline travel

When organizing dog airline travel ensure your dog’s paper work is
complete days before traveling, some travel documents can take weeks to
arrange.

Check any regulations for interstate or international dog
travel, these regulations are upgraded regularly so make sure you know
the latest requirements.

Some countries have a minimum age for transporting your puppy by airline, so check this early in your preparation.

Using a professional pet transporter

If your dog is traveling interstate or international, it is
recommended that you use a professional pet transporter, one that has
been recommended to you, otherwise research thoroughly to ensure you
find a trustworthy transporter that put the needs of your dog first.

The pet transport company will organize everything for you
ensuring all import permits, health certificates, and other
documentation are correct.

Most will offer you a door to door service
for your dog. Some air lines will only accept pet’s under the control of
a professional pet transporter.

Vet Check

Check with your vet if all your dog’s vaccinations are up to date
and relevant for the intended destination, and your dog is healthy. You
may need a health certificate from a designated vet, but your pet
transporter will advise you of this.

Airline Travel - with pets

Some airlines will not allow your pet to fly if the weather is
too hot or too cold always check with them prior to arrival at airport.

Pets travel in a section of the cargo area of the plane that is
pressurized, insulated and the temperature is the same as in the
passenger area of the plane.

With dog airline travel, ensure your dog crate is airline and IATA approved
and that your dog is familiar with using it.

Some airlines may allow your dachshund to
travel in his cage in the passage cabin, but you will need to check this
well in advance.

Identification

Ensure that all reverent
details e.g. destination, dog’s name, your name and full contact details
are attached to the dog crate.

Make sure your dogs collar fits correctly and has all relevant
details about your dog on the tags and also written on the collar is an
added protection.

Spare items - just in case

It is an idea if you pack some of your dog’s food in a marked
container taped to the side of the crate, as sometimes there are delays
along the way.

Also ensure the crate floor is well covered with an
absorbent mat or other suitable material.
Pack blankets etc that are familiar to your dog, as
this will help him settle.

There are homeopathic remedies that you can give your dachshund, such as PetAlives Easy Travel Solution Formula which has proved to reduce travel sickness in pets, as it settles an uneasy stomach.

Dog airline travel can be a hassle, sometimes it is better for
all concerned if your dog stays home and does not travel with you, in
these circumstances you can arrange care for your dog at a dog hotel or
resort.